Welcome to Our School

Who We Are

Eastside pre-primary and primary school is an UMALUSI accredited independent English medium Christian school based in Pretoria East. We offer quality, affordable, Christian education aligned with the CAPS curriculum. We are affiliated with both the IEB and ACSI and we are a WESSA accredited school. We pride ourselves on having a small student to teacher ratio which enables us to give attention to every learner on a personal level; we help children learn to love the Lord, themselves, others and the natural environment. We are a school where children learn skills that will empower them to live wholeheartedly and with greater confidence in a volatile and complex world.

Our History

First founded in 1970 as Sungardens Nursery School, the school has grown exponentially since partnering with Eastside Community Church, and in 2020 celebrated 50 years of history by becoming a full primary school.

The school keeps growing and improving. New classrooms, ablutions and sports fields were added to the school in 2023. We are confidently expectant of good things to come as our growth continues. 

Our Mission:

To empower learners to live wholehearted and successful lives.

Our Values

We Love the Lord

We Love Children

We Love Family

We Love Learning

We Celebrate Diversity

We Love the Environment

Meet the Teachers

Mrs Cheryl Bleeker

Eastside School’s Principal

Mr Sam Mbalo

Sports Co-ordinator

Miss Serena Sherrard

Gr RRR and RR

Mrs Rosemary Matlala

Gr RRR and RR

Miss Carmen Opperman

Grade R

Miss Jenna Paveley

Gr R Assistant Teacher

Mrs Megan Schoeman

Grade 1S

Miss Laetitia Nel

Grade 1N

Mrs Ellen Lubisi

Grade 1 Assistant Teacher

Mrs Chavorne
Correia-Hughes

Grade 2

Mrs Cecile Pistorius

Grade 3

Mrs Candice Da Cruz

Grade 4

Mrs Jade Mowat

Grade 5

Mrs Tana Simpson

Grade 6

Ms. Mila Le Riche

Intersen Phase

Mrs Delmarie Blackbeard

Intersen Phase

Miss Ellen Selepe

Aftercare

Miss Juliet Rampatla

Aftercare

Mrs Queen Mamosadi

Aftercare

Statement of Faith

In applying for admission to Eastside School, it is important that you understand that the curriculum is Biblically integrated, based on the doctrines of Eastside Community Church.

Meet the Pastors

Pastor Jesse Burnhams

Pastor Robyn Mackey

Pastor Samora Qwesha